Physics Education Research Conference
Connecting Physics Education Research (PER) to
Teacher Education at All Levels: K-20

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About PERC 2005

Description

The Physics Education Research Conference (PERC) provides an opportunity for those in the field of physics education research and allied fields to share their research, obtain feedback, explore diverse perspectives and discuss issues relevant to the community.  Various  session formats afford the opportunity for maximum interaction. The focus at PERC  is on feedback and discussion with others engaged in physics education research, rather than on dissemination.

Theme

This year's theme  is "Connecting Physics Education Research (PER) to Teacher Education at All Levels: K-20."   Participants will explore diverse perspectives on how physics education research informs the training, preparation and professional development of teachers at all levels ranging from elementary teachers to university faculty.  While all of the presentations and activities at PERC will not explicitly focus on this theme  per se, participants are urged to reflect and discuss ways in which their own research can relate to to the preparation and training of teachers at all levels.  A variety of session formats will provide opportunities for multiple perspectives in our discussion of the conference theme and/or general issues related to methodology of physics education research.

Registration

The registration form for the 2005 Summer Meeting of the American Association of Physics  Teachers (AAPT) includes a line to register for PERC 2005.  The cost for registration is $80 and includes lunch and a copy of the Conference Proceedings. 

The PERC dinner on Wednesday evening is ticketed separately ($30).  Please purchase dinner tickets and register for the PERC on the AAPT website linked above since on-site registration is limited.

Participation

A variety of session formats are available to participants in PERC 2005.   These include Invited Talks & Panel Discussions, Targeted Poster Sessions, Workshops,  Roundtable Discussions and Contributed Posters.  

Previous Physics Education Research Conferences

• 2004 - "Transfer of Learning," Sacramento, CA

• 2003 - "The Practice of Analysis as a Window on Theory," Madison, WI

• 2002 - "Alternative Approaches to Assessment in Physics Teaching and Research in Physics Learning," Boise State University, Boise, ID

• 2001 - "Research at the Interfaces," Rochester, NY

• 2000 - "Teacher Education," University of Guelph, Canada

• 1999 - "The Underlying Assumptions of Physics Education Research," Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

• 1998 - University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE

• 1997 - University of Denver, Denver, CO

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